Early Years Educator

Grace Street Tap; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Peterborough is seeking an Early Years Educator on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves providing high-quality education and care in a friendly and inclusive environment, with opportunities for career progression. Competitive perks include extensive training, a generous pension scheme, and leave benefits.

Benefits

100% discount on childcare

Extensive training and career progression

Generous workplace pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Enhanced sickness pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children post-qualification.
• Must successfully pass an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Support management in delivering high-quality care and education.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification

Job description

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Farcet Village Nursery based in Farcet. Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries.

We are looking for a skilled early years educator to join us on a 12 Month Fixed Term contract, who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.

We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provides excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team.

What We Offer

We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.

• 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
• Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
• The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
• A generous workplace pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
• Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
• A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being

Job Purpose

• Provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.
• Be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
• Support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the settings policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.
• Proven post‑qualification experience of working with children.
• Successfully obtain an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

Hours per week: 18

Weeks per year: 39

Interview date: Friday 14th November 2025

About The Service

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and equal opportunities in employment. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding and equal opportunities across the whole organisation.